After leaving the MT&MW, the Heisler bounced around to a couple Northern California loggers. Pacific Lumber Company got it when they bought out the Dolbeer & Carson Lumber Company, and though it rarely if ever actually worked for PALCo they selected it for display in front of the Scotia museum. While the Heisler is getting the bulk of the attention, it is being sold as a single lot together with two steam donkeys (one a Washington 12x17 Duplex Flyer and a smaller model); two tanks; and eight other logging artifacts. The buyer will have 180 days to remove the pieces , then restore the grounds to pre-removal condition. The bid package also states the Washington skidder is to be the second to last item removed and the Heisler the last. As to why it is being removed, I found the following in the minutes of the Scotia Community Service District board meeting held on 21 September 2017:

"2. Old Business –

a. Heisler Engine #9 and associated equipment: Options Discussion

General Manager Steve Tyler and SHN Engineer Gregory Hufford introduced costs associated with retaining the logging equipment in the Museum park. Because of presence of asbestos and lead paint, the District would need to remediate the equipment (incurring both up-front and annual remediation costs) and fence it off permanently; or consider putting the equipment up for a sealed-bid auction. Complete remediation would potentially cost upwards of $100,000.00, an unforeseen amount that the District has not budgeted for at this time. The Friends of Mt. Tamalpais have expressed interest previously in the equipment, and reminded the Board of their interest at this meeting. Humboldt Redwood Company has also recently expressed interest in the equipment for a historic logging exhibit of their own. G. Hufford suggested the possibility for HRC to pay for remediation and leave the equipment at its present location (costs to transport are expensive). The board requested assurance that any funds acquired from a sealed bid process would go directly back toward that Museum park area.

Motion: Motion to direct staff to take the historic logging equipment to a publicly noticed sealed bidauction.

The Pacific Lumber Company is an interesting company in its own right both while controlled by the Murphy family and after they and other stockholders were bought out by an arbitrager.

_________________Brian Norden

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Post subject: Re: Heisler To Be Auctioned In Scotia, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:09 am

Joined: Sat May 07, 2016 1:12 amPosts: 69

That is a lovely geared locomotive. I second that if the 503 doesn't work out that this locomotive would be a suitable replacement for preservation for restoration, however I would rather the 503 money be allocated to SAVE a steamer in poor condition which future looks bleak.

Charlie

Post subject: Re: Heisler To Be Auctioned In Scotia, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:51 am

Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:27 amPosts: 429Location: Winters, TX

I fully agree with the 503 project and was only kidding about getting the Heisler instead. Plus it appears that there are two interested parties in the Heisler. Should the Gofundme campaign fail, I wouldn't mind throwing some money towards saving this locomotive.

Dave

Post subject: Re: Heisler To Be Auctioned In Scotia, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:39 am

Joined: Sun Aug 22, 2004 7:19 amPosts: 5323Location: southeastern USA

If there are interested parties with the capability to carry it out, the equipment is not endangered. The Heisler might do well at Roaring Camp, or Georgetown..... assuming the logging equipment goes to a more logging centered museum.

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Post subject: Re: Heisler To Be Auctioned In Scotia, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:36 am

Joined: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:58 amPosts: 63

I wonder if this means Scoitia is dumping their entire museum.

That Heisler and some donkeys have been gracing the lawn of that institution since at least the mid 60s. I think its a shame it simply wasn't donated to the fellows over at Samoa for their logging/railroad collection.

WVNorthern

Post subject: Re: Heisler To Be Auctioned In Scotia, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:12 pm

Joined: Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:28 pmPosts: 206Location: Northern WV

Since this engine is standard gauge and Roaring Camp is 3-foot gauge, it would have to be regauged or used as a static display engine.

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Post subject: Re: Heisler To Be Auctioned In Scotia, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:33 pm

Joined: Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:42 pmPosts: 2455

Pretty sure this would be a great addition to the collection at Roots of Motive Power, and in fact I'd be surprised if that's not who gets it.

Charlie

Post subject: Re: Heisler To Be Auctioned In Scotia, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 5:19 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:27 amPosts: 429Location: Winters, TX

Personally, I'd be happy to see the Friends of Mt. Tamalpais or the Humboldt Redwood Company get the locomotive and other equipment. The nice thing about this auction is the 6 month allowance for removing the items, giving time for the winning bidder to raise funds for the move.

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